2026 Candidate Research Services
Core Book
Our Core Book provides the essential research foundation your campaign needs, delivered in a DCCC-style format for maximum efficiency and insight.
Subscription
Our subscription model provides continuous research support throughout your campaign, delivering a detailed DCCC-style research book with ongoing strategic consultation.
Election Cycle One-time Fee
Secure your research services with a one-time payment that provides all the essential components of a core research book, along with pricing certainty through Election Day 2026.
Research Modules - Expertly Tailored To Your Needs
Build on your Core Book with targeted research modules. Each module delivers focused analysis for specific candidate backgrounds and campaign needs.
Professional Background Module
For: Business executives, attorneys, lobbyists, military personnel
Detailed examination of candidate's professional history, business dealings, and potential conflicts of interest.
- Business interests & ownership stakes
- Client relationships & potential conflicts
- Industry connections & influence
- Professional license & ethics review
Executive Office History & Performance
For: Current/former mayors, governors, county executives
In-depth analysis of executive leadership record and performance in office.
- Executive decision analysis & policy implementation
- Crisis management & emergency responses
- Budget management & resource allocation
- Key appointments & administrative efficiency
Legislative History & Key Votes
For: Experienced legislators
Strategic analysis of legislative record, key votes, and political evolution on critical issues (10-year review).
- Key votes analysis & legislative effectiveness
- Policy position tracking & stance evolution
- Political associations & party alignment
- Conflict of interest analysis with voting record
Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience
For: Judges, attorneys general, district attorneys
Specialized analysis of judicial decisions, prosecutorial record, and professional conduct (10-year review).
- Case history & legal decision analysis
- Professional ethics & conduct review
- Public office resource utilization
Financial Analysis Module
For: Candidates seeking extensive financial review
Thorough investigation of candidate's financial interests, campaign finances, and potential conflicts (10-year analysis).
- Campaign finance analysis & donor patterns
- Financial disclosure review & investment portfolio
- Nonprofit/foundation connections assessment
Deep Background Module
For: Ultra high net worth individuals and public officials with extensive careers
Extends the timeframe of each selected module to cover the full lifetime and career of the subject, providing comprehensive historical analysis for high net worth individuals and long-serving officials.
- Lifetime career analysis extending beyond standard 10-year review
- Applies to all other selected modules
Public Records Deep Dive
For: Campaigns requiring enhanced record retrieval
Strategic FOIA and state records research with discreet requests and access to archival records.
- FOIA request management & strategic filing
- Historical record search beyond digital archives
In-Situ Records Module
For: Campaigns needing on-the-ground records retrieval
On-site public records research including courthouse visits and physical archive access.
- On-site document retrieval & courthouse visits
- Access to non-digitized records & archives
Additional Services
Expand your capabilities with specialized services that provide ongoing support throughout your campaign.
Campaign Vetting Package
For: All campaigns needing rapid donor, staff, and surrogate screening
Protect your campaign from reputational risks with comprehensive background screening for donors, staff, and surrogates.
- Identity & background confirmation
- Public record checks & civil litigation review
- Media & reputation analysis
- High-risk affiliation screening
Dedicated Research Analyst
For: Campaigns requiring embedded research expertise
Augment your operation with a dedicated research professional assigned exclusively to your campaign.
- 15 dedicated hours per month with priority response
- Embedded research expertise & institutional knowledge
- Weekly updates & strategic briefs
Media Monitoring
For: Campaigns requiring active media tracking
Stay ahead with expert-powered media monitoring across traditional, digital, and alternative platforms.
- Broad coverage: news, social media, alternative platforms
- Timely alerts & critical mention notifications
- Strategic analysis & narrative trend insights
Tracking Services
For: Campaigns needing tactical intelligence on opponents
Systematic field intelligence on opponent activities, public statements, and campaign strategy.
- Tactical intelligence & public event coverage
- Trained field operatives with documentation
- Continuous monitoring & strategic briefings
Flexible Research Support
For: All campaigns requiring on-demand research flexibility
On-demand, flexible research support for rapid response, deep dives, and strategic analysis.
- Rapid response to breaking developments
- Deep-dive investigations & fact-checking
- Flexible allocation throughout campaign
How It Works
Get started with professional modular research services in just four simple steps.- Choose Your Packages: Select your Core Book foundation and add the specialized modules that match your candidate's background and campaign needs.
- Conflict Check: Our team conducts a thorough conflict review and begins the research process using our proven methodologies and expert analyst team.
- Research Design Consultation: Work with the N&P team on a detailed scoping consultation to identify which modules and research areas will provide maximum strategic value for your specific race.
- Research Delivery: Receive your research package in as little as 12 business days. Access ongoing support and consultation throughout your campaign.
Flexible Payment Models
Our flexible service model lets you choose the payment approach that best fits your campaign's needs and delivers optimal value. Choose between monthly flexibility or a one-time payment for full election cycle coverage, then add only the components you need as your campaign evolves.
- Two payment options: Monthly or one-time fee
- Scale as you grow: Expand your research as additional candidates enter the race
- Value-optimized: Pay only for what you need, when you need it
- Predictable expenses: Lock in your service for the entire election cycle with the one-time payment option
Recommended Packages
Choose from our curated packages designed for different candidate profiles, or build your own custom combination.
First-Time Candidate Package
Perfect for candidates entering politics for the first time who need personal and professional background analysis.
| Core Book | $12,500 |
| Professional Background Module | $7,950 |
| Total Investment | $20,450 |
Corporate Executive Package
Designed for business executives and corporate leaders entering the political arena with extensive professional backgrounds.
| Core Book | $12,500 |
| Professional Background Module | $7,950 |
| Total Investment | $20,450 |
Experienced Legislator Package
Detailed analysis for legislators seeking higher office, focusing on voting record and political evolution.
| Core Book | $12,500 |
| Legislative History & Key Votes | $7,950 |
| Total Investment | $20,450 |
Experienced Judge/Prosecutor
Specialized package for judicial and prosecutorial candidates, focusing on case history and professional conduct.
| Core Book | $12,500 |
| Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience | $6,950 |
| Total Investment | $19,450 |
Enhanced Public Officeholder Packages
Enhanced packages for long-serving officials requiring financial and public records analysis.
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Experienced Legislator: Core Book + Legislative History + Financial Analysis | $26,200 |
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Experienced Judge/Prosecutor: Core Book + Judicial Experience + Financial Analysis | $25,200 |
Full Workup Package
Analysis combining professional background, legislative history, and financial review for experienced officeholders.
| Core Book | $12,500 |
| Legislative History & Key Votes | $7,950 |
| Financial Analysis Module | $5,750 |
| Professional Background Module | $7,950 |
| Total Investment | $34,150 |
Custom Quote for Large or Multi-District Engagements
For high-volume, multi-district, or large-scale campaign needs, we offer fully customized research solutions and pricing. Whether you are managing a coordinated campaign, a state caucus, or a multi-candidate independent expenditure, our team will work with you to design a package that delivers maximum value for your investment.
- Volume discounts for large or multi-candidate projects
- Tailored research scope for complex or multi-district efforts
- Dedicated project management for seamless delivery
- Flexible engagement models to match your campaign structure
AI-Powered Solutions: Human In, Human Out (HIHO)
Our research methodology integrates cutting-edge AI with essential human oversight to deliver unparalleled accuracy and strategic insight. This "Human In, Human Out" (HIHO) approach ensures that technology enhances, rather than replaces, human expertise while keeping your sensitive campaign data secure and private.
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Human In (Strategy & Oversight):
- Expert analysts define research objectives and strategic parameters.
- Humans curate and validate initial data sets for AI processing.
- Ethical guidelines and quality control measures are human-led.
- Sensitive data does not enter third-party AI systems,confidential information is processed and protected on secure cloud infrastructure.
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AI-Powered Processing (Efficiency & Scale):
- Advanced algorithms sift through vast amounts of publicly available data rapidly.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP) identifies patterns, sentiment, and key narratives.
- AI tools process public information, confidential research remains exclusively in secure cloud infrastructure.
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Human Out (Verification & Insight):
- Experienced researchers critically review and verify all AI-generated findings.
- Human analysts provide context, nuance, and strategic interpretation.
- Final intelligence products are curated and validated to ensure actionable insights.
- Secure delivery and storage using industry-leading encryption and access controls.
This balanced approach combines the speed and scale of AI with the critical thinking and contextual understanding of human experts, providing you with reliable, high-impact research. Most importantly, your campaign's confidential information remains private and secure throughout the entire process, protected from external AI platforms and third-party systems.
About Modular Research Services
Nesbitt & Parrinello's modular approach provides campaign-specific intelligence that matches your exact needs and budget. Our Core Book provides the essential foundation, while specialized modules allow you to dive deep into the areas most critical to your race. This targeted approach ensures you get maximum value from your research investment.
Detailed Module Scopes
Core Book
Target Candidates: All candidates - required foundation
Scope of Work:
Provides personal records review, public statements analysis, and social media assessment, delivering the foundation every competitive candidate requires.
Personal Records
- Conduct background good citizenship record check and due diligence review of voter record, resumes and published biographies with specific focus on exaggeration, resume inflation, accuracy and consistency, as well as any relevant issue positions.
- Conduct personal civil and criminal background review and analysis using online sources.
- Assess assessor/appraiser/recorder records and other available land records for subject's most recent real property holding.
Public Statements
- Review media clips and news sources, including national and local press, for vulnerabilities, political affiliations, unflattering stories, inconsistencies, political history, awards, accolades and positive mentions on up to 10 key issue areas covering the preceding 10 years.
- Review social media profiles, dating sites, blogs, IRC/message boards and Google for vulnerabilities, unflattering stories, inconsistencies, political history, awards, accolades and positive narratives.
Financial Review
- Review previous or current cycle's personal financial disclosures and campaign finance filings.
- Analyze campaign finance records for contribution history
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
Professional Background Module
Target Candidates: Business executives, attorneys, lobbyists, military personnel
Scope of Work:
Examine the subject's employment background within the last 10 years for notable activity, vulnerabilities, and conflicts (Covers relevant professional or executive positions within timeframe):
- Business interests: Analysis of ownership stakes, partnerships, and corporate roles
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Assess business vulnerabilities and activities:
- Litigation related to the corporation
- Corporate campaign finance
- Tax breaks, bail-outs, labor violations
- Evaluate federal and state contracts for conflicts
- [If non-profit] Evaluate Form 990s for vulnerabilities and questionable financial management
- [if publicly traded] Review SEC filings
- Client relationships: Evaluation of professional clients and potential conflicts
- Industry connections: Assessment of industry ties and potential influence peddling
- Family professional background: Examine subject's family businesses, professional credentials, employment, publications, and employers
- Military service: Review subject's military background, including rank, assignments, and any relevant service-related issues
Where Applicable
- Review lobbying disclosures and assess for vulnerabilities
- Review subject's legal career, casework, expert testimony and pro bono services to highlight suspect or unflattering cases or clients, malfeasance, professional mistakes, pay-to-play relationships, self-dealing, and ethical lapses.
- Analyze relevant records from inspectors general, auditors, public advocates and other investigative officials.
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
Executive Office History & Performance Module
Target Candidates: Current/former mayors, governors, county executives, secretaries of state
Scope of Work:
Examine and assess executive office records within the preceding 10 years:
- Extensive analysis of a candidate's executive leadership record as mayor, governor, lieutenant governor, county executive, or similar position of executive authority.
- Executive decision analysis: Detailed assessment of major executive actions and policy implementations
- Crisis management review: Evaluation of responses to emergencies and critical situations
- Executive order examination: Analysis of executive orders, proclamations, and directives
- Leadership appointment assessment: Review of key appointments and administrative team selection
- Budget management evaluation: Assessment of fiscal responsibility and resource allocation
- Administrative efficiency: Analysis of organizational management and service delivery
- Signature initiative performance: Fact-checking of claimed results versus actual outcomes
- Comparison of personal finances and campaign finance (previous cycle is included in the Core Book, 10 years if Financial Analysis Module is selected) for conflicts of interest with executive decisions
- Contracts analysis: If relevant, assess major contracting decisions for vulnerabilities and potential conflicts of interest
Public Statements
- Review media clips and news sources, including national and local press, for vulnerabilities awards, accolades and positive mentions across issue areas with specific relevance to the office in question.
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
Legislative Office History & Key Votes Module
Target Candidates: Experienced legislators
Scope of Work:
A ten-year review of an experienced legislator's record in elected office, analyzing key votes, bill sponsorships, legislative effectiveness, policy shifts, political relationships, electoral performance, and party alignment, with targeted scrutiny of finances, contracts, and potential conflicts of interest.
Key Votes Analysis:
- Deep examination of critical legislative decisions by subject within the preceding 10 years across relevant issue areas, including sponsorship and co-sponsorship
- Effectiveness review: Detailed review of the subject's legislative effectiveness (passing sponsored legislation, attendance, etc)
- Policy position tracking: Documentation of stance changes on key issues
- Political associations: Analysis of endorsements and political relationships
- Electoral history: Assessment of previous campaigns and performance
- Party alignment: Evaluation of party loyalty and ideological consistency
Conflict of Interest Analysis
- Comparison of personal finances and campaign finance (previous cycle is included in the Core Book, 10 years if Financial Analysis Module is selected) for conflicts of interest with votes
- Contracts analysis: If relevant, assess major contracting decisions for vulnerabilities and potential conflicts of interest
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
Judicial & Prosecutorial Experience Module
Target Candidates: Attorneys general, state attorneys/district attorneys, federal judges, state appeals court judges
Scope of Work:
A ten-year review of a judicial or prosecutorial figure's tenure in elected public office, examining casework, ethics, finances, use of public resources, and campaign records to identify conflicts of interest, professional misconduct, and questionable relationships.
Legal Career Analysis:
- Review the preceding 10 years of subject's legal career, casework, expert testimony and pro bono services to highlight suspect or unflattering cases or clients, malfeasance, professional mistakes, pay-to-play relationships, self-dealing, and ethical lapses.
- Analyze relevant records from inspectors general, auditors, public advocates and other investigative officials.
- Evaluate records related to the perks of public office, including salary, benefits, travel, office budgets, vehicles, staff, franking, lobbying, and other reimbursements.
- Analyze campaign finance records for contribution history, controversial donors, corruption and pay-to-play relationships.
- Examine subject's publications.
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
Financial Analysis Module
Target Candidates: All candidates requiring financial review
Scope of Work:
Detailed investigation of candidate's financial interests, campaign finances, and potential conflicts.
Campaign Finance Analysis
- Analysis of campaign finance records including topline raising history, donor patterns, questionable contributions, disbursements and funding sources within the last 10 years
Financial Disclosure Review
- Analysis of required disclosure forms and potential omissions within the last 10 years
- Investment portfolio assessment: Evaluation of investments and potential conflicts
- Nonprofit/foundation connections: Assessment of charitable ties and potential issues
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
Deep Background Module
Target Candidates: Ultra high net worth individuals and public officials with extensive careers
Scope of Work:
Extends the timeframe of each selected module to cover the full lifetime and career of the subject, providing historical analysis for candidates with complex, multi-decade backgrounds.
This module enhances all selected standard modules by extending their 10-year review period to cover the subject's entire career and public life. Pricing includes full career analysis across all selected modules.
Hourly Research Consulting
Target Campaigns: All campaigns requiring flexible research support
Scope of Work:
Flexible, on-demand research consulting services for when you need expert analysis without long-term commitments.
Service Areas:
- Rapid response research: Quick turnaround on breaking developments, opponent attacks, or emerging issues
- Fact-checking services: Verification of public-facing claims, surveys, and campaign materials
- Strategic consulting: Campaign guidance, research planning, and tactical recommendations
- Debate preparation: Research briefings, attack/defense preparation, and rapid fact-checking support
- Research book updates: Incremental updates to existing research as new information emerges
- Campaign finance analysis: Quick analysis of filing deadlines and rapid-response documentation
- Custom research projects: Tailored investigations and analysis for specific campaign needs
- Scoping and planning calls: Strategic planning sessions to optimize your research approach
Public Records Deep Dive
Target Candidates: Campaigns requiring enhanced record retrieval
Custom scope, which can include the following:
- FOIA request management: Strategic filing and follow-up of records requests
- Document analysis: Detailed review of all retrieved materials
Record Types
- Civil Court Filings – Lawsuits, judgments, settlements, liens, foreclosures
- Criminal Court Filings – Charges, case dispositions, sentencing records
- Voter Records – Voter registration over time, voting history
- Property Records – Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, foreclosures, transfers
- Business & Licensing Records – Professional licenses, permits, violations, revocations
- Election & Campaign Records – Candidate declarations, financial disclosures, contribution reports, ethics filings
- Government Contracts & Bids – Award notices, vendor agreements, procurement records
- Meeting Minutes & Agendas – City council, zoning, school board, special commissions
- Archived News Clippings – Local coverage, legal notices, letters to the editor
- Administrative Hearings & Orders – Regulatory rulings, sanctions, enforcement actions
All scope areas pertain to online records only unless otherwise noted.
In-Situ Records Module
Target Candidates: Campaigns needing on-the-ground records retrieval
Go beyond what's online. Our In-Situ Records Module delivers high-impact, on-the-ground public records research, including in-person courthouse visits, local agency follow-ups, and access to non-digitized archives.
Includes:
- On-site document retrieval: Physical courthouse and records office visits
- Historical record search: Deep archival research beyond digital records
- Document analysis: Detailed review of all retrieved materials
Notes on Access and Expenses:
- Only records available to the general public will be accessed.
- Physical travel may be required when records are not available electronically or require retrieval from an on-site repository.
- Jurisdictional policies vary; some agencies may charge retrieval or copying fees.
Core Agencies & Locations
- Courthouses (Local, State, and Federal) – Clerk's offices, records divisions, and archives
- County Recorder / Registrar of Deeds – Property ownership, liens, transfers, plats, easements
- Local Election Offices – Candidate filings, campaign finance disclosures, ethics statements
- Municipal Offices – Zoning board, planning commission, licensing departments
- State Archives & Public Records Offices – Historical filings, legislative materials
- Law Enforcement Agencies – Police reports, incident logs, arrest records (where public)
- Probate Courts – Estate filings, wills, and related inventories
- Tax Assessor's Office – Property valuations, tax delinquency notices
- Public Libraries with Special Collections – Local newspapers, microfilm, community archives
Record Types
- Civil Court Filings – Lawsuits, judgments, settlements, liens, foreclosures
- Criminal Court Filings – Charges, case dispositions, sentencing records
- Property Records – Deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, foreclosures, transfers
- Business & Licensing Records – Professional licenses, permits, violations, revocations
- Election & Campaign Records – Candidate declarations, financial disclosures, contribution reports, ethics filings
- Government Contracts & Bids – Award notices, vendor agreements, procurement records
- Meeting Minutes & Agendas – City council, zoning, school board, special commissions
- Archived News Clippings – Local coverage, legal notices, letters to the editor
- Administrative Hearings & Orders – Regulatory rulings, sanctions, enforcement actions
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